“Non-slip” Waraji's Amulet Popular among students for exams Gifu Dec. 4 14:03
An amulet in the shape of a “non-slip” bracelet called “Ashinaka” worn by craftsmen in the Gifu Prefecture before the exam season is gaining popularity.
This amulet, named “Gokukaku Ashinaka”, is sold every year in December by the Gifu City Museum, famous for “Narakawa Yukai”, in hopes of passing the students.
The “foot half” is a straw that does not slip on the boat wet with water, so that the craftsman of the sharks and the wings are worn by the boatman so that it does not slip. It means that you are making.
The size is about 2 centimeters, and in addition to the same pale color as the straw, three colors of red and blue are prepared and sold for a limited amount of 300 for 500 yen each.
A man from Gifu said, “I bought two grandchildren who were preparing for the high school and university entrance exams. The grandchildren I bought earlier passed, so I want them to pass this time as well.” It was.
Naoto Ozeki, head of the business section of the Nagara River Ukai Museum, which he sells, said, “It is popular as a non-slip amulet. I want students to pass the school they want.”